
Erin Burnett OutFront
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Congress Finds Bannon In Contempt
The House just passed a referral finding Steve Bannon, an ally of Trump, in criminal contempt. Next, the referral will be transmitted to the Department of Justice where they will determine if Bannon should be criminally charged. The FBI has confirmed via dental records that the human remains discovered at a state park in Florida belong to Brian Laundrie. A “possibly salvageable” notebook also found at the reserve may hold clues into what happened to Gabby Petito. President Biden is set to speak with voters during a CNN town hall in Baltimore, where he'll take questions as his administration works to sell his legislative agenda to members of Congress and the nation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Congressional Power Play
The battle for voting rights continues in Texas as the state adds two new congressional seats and redraws its congressional maps. Civil rights groups and democratic state lawmakers say the new congressional maps were drawn to dilute the vote of residents of color giving white and likely republican candidates an advantage. Meanwhile Texas republicans say the maps were drawn “blind to race.” Senate Republicans on Wednesday filibustered a bill which would have overhauled how congressional districts are drawn. The FBI believes it has recovered items belonging to Brian Laundrie as well as human remains in a Florida state park. Family of Laundrie are yet to comment as they await forensic identification of the found remains. The discovery comes 37 days after Laundrie, the fiancé of Gabby Petito, was reportedly last seen by his parents. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bannon Closer To Criminal Contempt
Members of the House Select Committee of January 6th have unanimously decided to recommend that the full House find former Trump associate Steve Bannon in contempt of congress for failing to appear. Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria, who serves on the House committee, says Congress “will use all of the tools that [it has] in order to enforce a law and to receive [Bannon’s] testimony.” If the house succeeds in voting to hold Bannon in contempt, the Justice Department will then decide whether to pursue charges. The House committee’s opening statements and vote are included in tonight’s show. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Asks Court To Halt January 6 Committee
Former President Trump attempts to block the January 6th Select Committee from accessing certain materials by filing a lawsuit against the National Archives. In the lawsuit, Trump claims he has executive privilege to not share certain information but no former president has ever exerted executive privilege on his own behalf after leaving office. Police are fighting Covid-19 vaccine mandates in many major cities across the country. Some officers are signing out of service for the last time as they quit due to the healthcare mandate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden stalled agenda: "going to get it done"
Biden: Justice Department should prosecute those who defy January 6 committee subpoenas, Buttigieg fires back at Tucker Carlson over paternity leave, Bill Clinton hospitalized for fourth day after sepsis scare To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Capitol Riot Video Shows Brutal Assault On Officer
New capitol riot video chows brutal assault on officer as January 6 2021panel pursues criminal contempt charges against Bannon; January 6 panel chairman: Not ruling out subpoena for Trump; Chicago police union, Mayor in standoff over COVID vaccines; Chicago Mayor firm on COVID vaccine deadline as police union tells officers to defy it, claims force will be at 50%; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Facing Economic Crises On Multiple Fronts
President Joe Biden faces an economic crisis that includes supply chain, inflation and worker shortages, where a record number of Americans are quitting their jobs. The Biden Administration is scrambling to tame the surging inflation rate after officials have insisted for months that the inflation would be "temporary." Biden is also scrambling to contain the supply chain and says his team is focused on it but his private sector needs to step up. The White House formally rejects former President Donald Trump's request to protect specific documents from being turned over to the January 6 panel, as the panel subpoenas Trump-era DOJ official Jeffrey Clark. Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes one-on-one in an interview with Joe Rogan. Rogan tells Gupta that he doesn't wish he had been vaccinated before he got covid because he "got through it." Rogan tells Gupta that "I felt like I was going to be OK and that was true... it wasn't fun." Amid a nationwide teacher shortage, Oregon is allowing people, who are over the age of 18, to become substitute teachers without bachelor degrees. An emotional Shatner says going to space was his "most profound experience I can imagine." The actor is the oldest to launch into space. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas, Florida Governors Take on Vaccine Mandates
“Not messing around”. January 6th committee member warns ex-Trump aides who defy subpoenas criminal referrals “will come very fast”. Police: hundreds attend Trump backed rally calling for 2020 audit. Pentagon calls China’s actions toward Taiwan “destabilizing”. Coroner: Gabby Petito died from “manual strangulation”. Father of slain journalist Alison Parker files federal complaint against Facebook over video of her murder posted on site. Americans are quitting their jobs at a record pace. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Who Condemned Trump's Actions Now Embraces Endorsement
Senior GOP Senator Grassley, who once condemned Former President Donald Trump's actions on January 6th, now embraces Trump's endorsement. Grassley after January 6th said, "history is going to judge" Trump. Grassley recently said he's "smart" to accept Trump's endorsement. Grassley then stands by Trump as he pushed big election lie in Iowa. Rep. Scalise refuses to say that the 2020 election was not stolen. "Millions of Americans have been sold a fraud," said Cheney about those in her own party who question the 202 election. A Democratic nominee for Virginia governor is facing backlash after saying that parents should not "be telling schools what they should teach." Body camera video shows Ohio police officers drag a Black paraplegic man out of his car by his hair. The official ruling for Gabby Petito's autopsy is expected tomorrow, although the coroner already has determined that her death was a homicide. The search for Brian Laundrie at a Florida nature reserve appears to slow four weeks after his parents say that he left home. China is vowing "complete reunification" with Taiwan after sending a record number of warplanes into a defense zone. Taiwan warns that China could launch a full-scale invasion by 2025. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden won't withhold Trump documents from January 6 committee
Bannon defies January 6 committee subpoena at Trump's "direction", Laundrie attorney won't say whether parents will take polygraph, Lifelong Republican leaves party, running for Oklahoma governor as Democrat To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awaiting Vote To Avert United States default; GOP Scrambling For Votes
Awaiting vote to avert United States default; GOP scrambling for votes; Awaiting key senate votes to raise debt limit and avert United States first default; republicans scrambling for votes; Braun: "It''s uncertain", Hawley: "Don't know" how vote will go; Yellen to Outfront: Default would be "Enormously dangerous; Treasury secretary to Outfront: "Increasingly dangerous" to have a debt ceiling; "Politically dangerous conflicts" cause doubt; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minority Leader Offers Temporary Debt Limit Solution To Avert Debt Default
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has offered a temporary debt limit solution to avert a "devastating" United States debt default. McConnell makes the short-term debt limit offer 12 days before the defaults, despite saying for weeks that the Democrats were on their own. The Senate Democrats say that they will accept the GOP's offer to avert a United States default. Taiwan warns that China could launch a full scale attack by 2025. Former President Donald Trump slams the January 6 panel and says that the "real insurrection" was on election day. According to CNN, the January 6 panel, that is investigating the January 6 riot, can't find an ex-Trump aide to serve him a subpoena. The subpoena deadline is tomorrow to comply with document request. Erin Burnett has a one-on-one with Fair Fight Founder Stacey Abrams. Lawmakers clash amid new Democrats' push on voting rights. Sen. Ted Cruz calls it a "power grab." Trump shows contempt for Georgia's Republican governor by mock-praising Stacey Abrams by saying she "might be better" than Gov. Brian Kemp. More officers join the search for Brian Laundrie at a Florida nature reserve. It is unclear what led to the sudden uptick in officers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats Scrambling For Options To Avert U.S. First Debt Default
Democrats scrambling for options to avert United States first debt default; Talk grows of nuclear option that allows a simple majority; Biden: "Not many options" if GOP is "Gonna be that irresponsible; Sec chair warns of "Significant volatility" if United States defaults; Biden tries to sell stalled agenda as democrats draw red lines; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook Hit With Major Outage Amid Damning Allegations
Facebook, including Instagram and Whatsapp, were hit with a major outage amid damning allegations from a whistleblower. The whistleblower, who is set to testify tomorrow, says that Facebook could "destroy me." Whistleblower says that she was dismayed when the site downplayed the link to the January 6 violence, according to the Wall Street Journal. Facebook stock has been sliding since the damning allegations were first made public. The whistleblower says that Facebook has put "immense profits before people." She also says that the algorithms are as "dangerous... as any terrorist." Former President Donald Trump is still saying that the 2020 presidential elections was "rigged" and calls Arizona audit that found he lost to current President Joe BIden "damning." Trump's pick for Arizona governor would not have certified the election results. Attorney General Garland has asked about Trump's role in the January insurrection and says that he's "doing everything we can to ensure perpetrators brought to justice." Biden slams the GOP for refusing to raise the debt limit and calls it "reckless." The United States is 14 days away from being unable to pay its bills, which is a first. Biden says he can't guarantee that the United States will not default for the first time. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Pelosi Working Furiously To Flip Dems To Yes on Infrastucture
Sources: Pelosi working furiously to flip democrats to "Yes" on infrastructure; top progressive to members "stick to the plan";Pelosi: Infrastructure vote still on: prgression vow to tank it; Sources: "No" votes "coming down" as Pelosi works furiously to flip democrats on infrastructure; progressive: "No" votes "Solid"; Progressive vow to tank an infrastructure vote tonight with deal on $3.5t plan; Manchin says his limit is $1.5T; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pelosi Still Planning Infrastructure Bill Vote Despite Revolt
Nancy Pelosi is still planning a vote for the infrastructure bill tomorrow, despite the democrat revolt. However, Pelosi is not ruling out delaying if the votes aren't there. The next 24 hours are critical to the Biden agenda and key democrats are not budging. Democrats are at odds over prioritizing bigger bill over infrastructure. Moderate Sinema meets with White House officials for the fourth time in two days. Sinema sarcastically says "I'm in the Senate" when asked about why progressives are frustrated that they don't know where she stands. Once far left, Sinema now holds power over the Biden agenda. The January 6 panel targets Stop The Steal rally organizers with subpoenas. Cheney apologizes to Milley for Trump allies' attacks, "Despicable... I want to apologize for those members of this committee." Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley defends himself for a second day running as the GOP Trump allies call him a "political figure." According to an attorney, Brian Laundrie bought a new phone before he went missing. The device is now in FBI possession. A video of Brian Laundrie and parents at a campground has been turned over to the FBI. A Judge has suspended Britney Spears' father as the conservator of her estate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Cancels Trip To Save His Economic Agenda
President Joe Biden cancels his Chicago trip amid the race to save his economic agenda. Nancy Pelosi reverses course and moves forward with infrastructure deal without a larger bill, irking progressives in the process. Pelosi reversed the course on strategy as a way to get Biden's agenda passed. Democrats are facing a tense 48 hours ahead of a potential government shutdown. Top Unites States generals contradict Biden over troop presence in Afghanistan. Milley defends calls to Chinese official near the end of former President Donald Trump's term and says that multiple Trump officials were aware of the phone calls. According to officials, the Laundrie family was together at the campground, 75 miles from their home, in early September days after Brian returned without Gabby Petito. The Petito family attorney tells Brian Laundrie to "turn yourself in." The Petito family attorney says that Laundrie's parents "did not help" find Gabby Petito. A new book suggests that Trump had a colonoscopy during his 2019 hospital visit. Trump his the procedure from the public because he did not want former Vice President Mike Pence in power while he was sedated. Melania :unleashed" by allegations of Trump's extramarital affairs. The new book is by the former First Lady's former press secretary for the book. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Final report released in so-called Arizona audit
Trump's push to undermine 2020 election fails in Arizona; partisan probes in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Texas, Rollout of Pfizer booster begins at least at 6,000 CVS locations, Source: Brian Laundrie left his parents' home 10 days ago without his phone or wallet; parents: haven't seen him since To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Dead, 14 Injured In Grocery Store Mass Shooting
At least one person is dead and 14 people are injured in a mass shooting at a Tennessee grocery store. Some injured have "very serious injuries," according to police. Also according to police, many people hid in freezers and one was rescued from the top of the building. Gunman of the mass shooting at the Tennessee grocery store is dead, The gunman was found in the rear of the store with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The FBI announces that an arrest warrant has been issued for Brian Laundrie that is related to activities after Gabby Petito's death. The January 6th committee issues its first subpoenas for witness testimony for four Trump loyalists. The GOP is being called out for hypocrisy on debt limit. The vote is expected to happen on Monday. Republicans are planning to vote against a measure to suspend the debt limit and say it's Democrats problem despite the debt being accrued under Former President Donald Trump. Humans are killing off seafood. The supply may be depleted in decades. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Holds 3 Meetings with Dems Amid Deep Divisions over Agenda.
Biden races to unify moderates, progressives at odds over agenda; days away: key infrastructure vote; Government funding expires. Reuters: 10 of 15 candidates running for Secretary of State in 5 key states say 2020 election sole or question results. GOP candidates who peddle false claims running to lead elections. Florida Governor names skeptic of Covid measures as new Surgeon General. NYT: FDA authorizes Pfizer’s booster shots for 65+, high risk. Doctor who pushed Covid drug touted by Trump still spreading lies. Search for Gabby Petito’s Fiancé ends for the day. “The Lost Sons” premieres Sunday at 9P ET. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Votes To Avert Government Shutdown
The House votes to avert a government shutdown, as infighting in President Joe Biden's own party threatens to derail his economic agenda. Progressives warn that they will vote "no" on Biden's infrastructure bill. Republicans say they won't raise the debt ceiling but were OK with it under Former President Donald Trump. The coroner's office rules Gabby Petito's death a homicide. Final texts from her phone raise questions about who sent them. The search ends for Petito's fiancé at a Florida reserve for the night. Woman says she picked up Petito's fiancé, while he was hitchhiking, last month. A FBI chief warns of a "deeply disturbing uptick" in violence against law enforcement and says that an officer has been killed every five days recently. According to the LA Times, the Capitol police reported more than 4,100 threats of violence against members of congress in the first months of 2021. Six Capitol police officers are facing disciplinary action over January 6 riot. Trump claimed that the police were hugging and kissing people on January 6. Vice President Kamala Harris says video of border patrol agents chasing migrants is "horrible." A source says that 30,000 Haitian migrants are in Colombia and may be preparing to head north to the United States southern border. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GA Secretary of State Speaks Out for First Time after Trump's Decertification Demand
Trump asks GA Secretary of State to decertify election, “announce the true winner”. Report: Cyber Ninjas head coordinated with Trump allies before he was hired by AZ senate to conduct sham audit. U.S. hospitals ration care amid 234% nationwide surge in 2 months. 911 caller claimed Gabby Petito was slapped during “domestic dispute”. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez threatens “no” vote on infrastructure bill critical to Biden agenda: “I’m happy to show my cards”. White House announces decision to ease travel restrictions on fully vaccinated foreign visitors to U.S.. “our borders are not open”. DHS officials sound alarm as 10,000+ migrants wait to be processed under a Texas bridge. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Blow To Biden's Plan, FDA Panel Only Backs Booster For Some
In blow to Biden's plan, FDA panel only backs booster for some; FDA panel rejects booster for all, supports for some; breaks with target set by Biden and top officials; Member: Proves committee recommendations are "independent"; FDA supports boosters for 65+, high risk: Capitol police warn of some threat tied to tomorrow's rally backing rioters, but say they have a "strong plan in place" To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Homeland Security Warns of Potential Violence As Soon As Tomorrow
The Department of Homeland Security warns of potential violence coming from upcoming rally, tied to rally backing January 6 rioters, as soon as tomorrow. According to the Department of Homeland Security, there has been talk of rioters planning to kidnap a member of congress. The Department of Homeland Security braces for the Capitol rally that backs rioters as former President Donald Trump fuels the fire by saying, "our hearts and minds" are with the "persecuted" rioters. Republicans who have defended the rioters in the past, are now distancing themselves from the rally. Roger Stone was served with a January 6 lawsuit during a live radio show. Son's appendix burst while waiting for hours at a covid-strained er, according to the father. Del Rio, Texas is facing a crisis as more than 9,500 migrants arrive at Texas border. Thousands more are expected to arrive in the coming days. Many are Haitians fleeing the aftermath from the recent earthquake. Prominent South Carolina lawyer, Alex Murdaugh, in an alleged suicide fraud scheme turns himself in after surviving the alleged suicide scheme. Murdaugh now faces fraud and conspiracy charges. Police have released bodycam footage of a missing woman. The body cam footage shows woman and boyfriends after 911 calls, weeks before her disappearance. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

General Milley Called Chinese General In Consultation With Esper
General Milley called Chinese general in consultation with Esper; Ex-defense official: Then defense secretary Esper had official backchannel China to avert conflict; Milley feared Trump actions; White House in high gear defending General Milley amid calls to fire him; Republicans call on Milley to resign; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moments Away: First Exit Polls in California Recall Election
Exit polls: CA voters say Coronavirus is most important issue. New calls for General Milley to resign after bombshell revelations. “Trump now all but manic”. Top U.S. general was certain “Trump had gone into serious mental decline” after election, book says. Bannon convinced Trump to return to WH for Jan. 6; “we’re going to bury Biden on January 6th, f**kin bury him”. Fauci: testing, vaccine mandates for travel “under consideration”. Trump attacks Bush: “he shouldn’t be lecturing us about anything”. NYC’s Dem mayoral nominee: city will no longer be “anti-business”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP Blames Voter Fraud On Eve Of California Recall
The GOP blames voter fraud on the eve of the California governor recall vote. Former President Donald Trump says "another giant election scam" as he pushes unfounded voter fraud concerns ahead of the California Governor Newsom recall election. GOP cries voter fraud without proof as polls improve for Newsom. "We have lawyers all set up" says the leading California GOP governor contender. Trump fires back after Former President George Bush condemns politics of "anger, fear." Trump attacks Bush after he compared American extremists to 9/11 terrorists, alluding to January 6 riot. According to sources, police are preparing for armed protesters at the upcoming far-right Capitol rally, in support of January 6 insurrectionists. Trump supporter says Capitol Hill "should be" scared. A report says a new book by a former Trump aide says Melania slept in bed as Trump watched the 2020 election results come in. The book also says that Melania was "tired" of Trump's kids thinking that the White House was a "personal playground or a Hollywood set." The new book also says that Melania Trump initially refused to condemn the January 6 riot and said "no" when asked if she wanted to call for peace on January 6th. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Dares GOP To Sue Over Vaccine Rules: "Have at it"
Biden dares GOP to sue over Vaccine rules: "Have at it; "Tyrant," " Authoritarian" "Rotting bag of oatmeal", Biden new vaccine rules trigger right-wing outrage; GOP Governors slam Biden over new vaccine rules even as their states have some form of vaccine mandate for schools; CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die from COVID; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Targets Unvaccinated With New Covid Rules
President Joe Biden targets unvaccinated people with new covid rules saying, "we've been patient, but our patience is wearing thin... your refusal has cost all of us." Biden rips governors who are trying to "undermine" covid fight. Biden also targets businesses with more than 100 workers, federal workers, head start programs and health care staff. Businesses with more than 100 workers will face fines if they don't ensure that staffers are vaccinated or tested weekly. Biden mandates vaccinations for federal workers with no testing option. Biden's dramatic new vaccine rules could cover 100 million Americans. The United States is "in a tough stretch and it could last for awhile," said Biden. Dr. Antony Fauci says that the United States needs to decline to 10,000 daily cases, as the United States has daily cases of 150,000. Los Angeles schools mandate vaccines for students 12 and over. Trump supporters says she doesn't "agree" with Facebook fact checks. Trump supporter repeatedly put in "Facebook jail" for misinformation and wears it as a badge of honor. She calls face checks "baloney." The Department of Justice sues Texas over new abortion law and calls it "unconstitutional." The supreme court will take up abortion rights case from Mississippi next term after failing to act on Texas law. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Capitol Police Warn Of Uptick In Violent Rhetoric Ahead Of Rally
The Capitol police are warning of an uptick in violent rhetoric ahead of the upcoming September 18 D.C. "Justice for Ashli Babbitt" rally intended to show support for the jailed insurrectionists. Capitol police says rhetoric includes White supremacy imagery, Proud Boys leader is pushing turnout. Capitol police brace of potential violence at rally for rioters. The rally organizer, an ex-Trump campaign operative calls rioters "political prisoners." Minnesota governor pleads to protect kids by having them wear a mask, he says, "you wouldn't let them run across the street without looking." A Florida judge rules against Florida Gov. Desantis and allows mask mandates in school. According to the White House, President Joe Biden is to talk about vaccine requirements and how to make "it safer for kids to go to school" in upcoming speech. BIden will also talk about covid testing in upcoming speech. According to CNN, Biden still has not gotten the covid vaccine booster. Covid vaccine skepticism is high in resistant Ozarks community. People "act like covid is a big joke," says a vaccinated woman who lives in rural Ozarks community where the vaccination rate is at 27 percent. Vaccine Skeptic believes officials kept the covid vaccine from Trump because he'd be reelected. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Tours Storm-Ravaged Northeast Area, Describes As Code Red
President Joe Biden tours the storm-ravaged New Jersey and New York area and says "this is code red." Biden warns that weather disasters that are plaguing the United States will only get worse. "The nation and the world are in peril," said Biden. Biden calls the Hurricane Ida storm damage an "eye-opener" as he touts his economic agenda. Manchin pushes for a "strategic pause" on the $3.5 trillion plan. The Hurricane Ida death toll is now at 20 in Louisiana, with an additional 52 dead and four missing in the Northeast. 13 Miami-Dade school staffers died of covid within weeks of eatheother. The Florida governor is appealing the ruling against his mask mandate ban. According to the teachers union, all were unvaccinated and African American. Former pastor's plea, "do not bring God" into vaccine refusal. Texas Gov. Abbott signs voting restrictions bill into law, one of the strictest voting bills on the heels of one of the strictest abortion laws in the country. The law bans 24-hour and drive-thru voting and empowers poll watchers. Abbott defends the abortion law and pledges to "eliminate all rapists." Trump allies are all but certain that former President Donald Trump will announce his run for 2024. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States Tops 40 Million COVID Cases; Deaths up 25% From A Month Ago
United States tops 40 million COVID cases; deaths up 25% from A month ago; United States COVID cases up 850 % since start of summer season Biden in June touted a "summer of freedom and "joy"; At least 1,000 schools in 31 states have reportedly closed since start of school ear due to COVID; White house criticized over booster shot confusion: "need clear guidance" To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden Tours Hurricane Damage In Louisiana
Biden pledges to help communities in storm-ravaged Louisiana. At least 800,000 are still without power amid scorching heat. Death toll rises to 50 from historic flooding across the Northeast. August jobs report worries economist as Biden juggles multiple crises. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At Least 45 Killed, Some Without Power After Historic Flooding
Rescues are currently underway. However, some areas are without power, while other areas are still under water. The death toll rises to 45 people after historic flooding pounds the Northeast, including 23 in New Jersey. A tornado completely or partially destroyed 25 homes in New Jersey homes. New Jersey governor describes area nearly leveled by tornado as "devastating" after a survey. Louisiana has reported 4 nursing home deaths after being evacuated. More than 900,000 are still without power in Louisiana and gas is in short supply in the state. The Supreme Court allows Texas' 6-week abortion law to take effect. President Joe Biden rips Scotus for allowing the Texas abortion law to take effect. A judge has ruled against Florida's governor's ban on mask mandates in schools. A rage-filled mask debate in schools get physical as the United States averages nearly 170,000 new covid cases a day. Teachers and officials are being attacked for trying to enforce mask mandates. Dr. Fauci points to studies on the booster shot, says "boost is so dramatic." Democrats flood airwaves and spend twice as much as GOP on California recall. 15 marines that were wounded in Kabul attack are now being treated at Walter Reed. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House Review of Afghanistan Chaos Likely to Intensify Blame Game
Taliban flaunt American-made armored vehicles, new weapons. Rep. Mo Brooks compares Jan. 6 panel to being “Gestapo, KGB-like”. McCarthy claims companies that comply with Jan. 6 panel’s records requests will be in violation of federal law. Tornado causes damage in MD; watches for Philly, NYC. Biden to visit Louisiana; nearly 1M customers without power. Joe Rogan says he has Covid, taking livestock drug despite warnings. Washington Post: GOP Rep. threatened a U.S. ambassador, embassy staff over attempt to travel to Afghanistan. Fire closes in on Lake Tahoe; official: coming hours “critical”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden to Terrorists: “We’ll Hunt You Down to the Ends of the Earth”
Biden: Afghanistan decision was “between leaving and escalating”. Biden: U.S. will continue to support Afghans through “diplomacy”. Nearly 14,000refugees at air base in Germany awaiting travel. 1+ million customers without power could take weeks to restore as residents will now face scorching heat. Acting FDA chief admits “these are difficult times” after two top vaccine officials leave agency. Freshman GOP Rep. talks of “bloodshed” over future elections. GOP candidate Elder could be biggest threat to Gov. Newsom. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Military Departs Afghanistan, Ending Longest U.S. War
President Biden will address the nation tomorrow as the U.S. ends operations in Afghanistan, leaving behind a war that left nearly 2,400 Americans dead and 20,000+ wounded over a 20 year period. Hurricane death toll rises as 1.1 million are without power. Louisiana governor expects death toll will "go up considerably" in the coming days. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House Is Warned Of Another Possible Attack In Kabul
According to the Pentagon, the U.S. faces "specific, credible threats" at Kabul airport. The White House claims the final days of the evacuation will be "the most dangerous." The Pentagon admits thousands of ISIS-K fighters were released from prison days before the attack, blames the Afghan security forces for the release. Lawmakers, law enforcement fear possible violence on Capitol Hill ahead of rally in support of jailed rioters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Vows Revenge For 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul
President Joe Biden has vowed revenge for the 13 service members that were killed at Kabul's airport saying, "We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay." Biden holds a moment of silence and call the service members that were killed "heroes." 18 service members were wounded in the Kabul attack. Biden has told his commanders "to attack Isis-K assets." Biden still believes that United States forces should be out by August 31st. Biden also says that United States getting Afghan allies out of Afghanistan "can't be guaranteed." The Pentagon says that roughly 1,000 Americans are still in Afghanistan. Isis-K claims it committed the deadly blasts that Biden is vowing retaliation for. According to Biden, there is no evidence of a Taliban-Isis "collusion" in the airport attack. The Pentagon is expecting more Isis-K attacks and is striving to prevent future attacks. According to a United States General, the United States is facing an "imminent and" "very real threat streams" in Afghanistan; attacks vis rocket, vehicle and suicide. Biden says he bears responsibility for what has happened, but pins blame on former President Donald Trump for giving him no choice. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up to 1,500 Americans are Still in Afghanistan, 6 Days before Deadline
Blinken: facing “real possibility of ISIS-K attack” in Afghanistan. House committee seeks massive tranche of documents on Trump and Jan. 6 Capitol attack; deadline in 2 weeks. Nebraska tries to recruit nurses: vaccinations “not required”. U.S. to Americans at some Kabul airport gates: “leave immediately”. Some Dem voters who backed Newsom may now vote to recall him. Trump ally, former NFL star running for U.S. senate in Georgia. Naked “Nevermind” baby sues Nirvana for “child pornography”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden: “On a Pace” to Exit Afghanistan by Aug. 31
Biden says the plan depends on Taliban cooperation; asks for contingency plans. Biden sticks to deadline for Afghanistan exit, citing security concerns. House approves massive budget plan; Biden: “we came together”. House dems end stalemate, approve $3.5T budget plan. 100 hospital workers protest vaccine requirements, could be fired. Scientist studying livestock drug for Covid met with hate mail. VP Kamala Harris departure for Vietnam delayed 3+ hours due to possible Havana syndrome incident. “This is scary”. Woman captures Tennessee flooding on Facebook live before being tragically swept away. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Urged Against Extending Afghan Deadline Over Security Concerns
Biden aides advise against extending Afghanistan evacuation, while the Taliban warns of consequences if the U.S. misses the August 31st deadline. Moderate Democrats threaten to derail Biden's economic agenda. FDA approves Pfizer vaccine, prompting a slew of vaccine mandates. Flash flooding kills 21 in Tennessee; many still missing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desperation Grows As Thousands Still Wait To Evacuate Kabul
White House acknowledges "volatile situation" after Biden claims there is "no indication" of Americans unable to get to airport. New photos show chaotic escape from Kabul in packed U.S. aircraft. Pentagon: U.S. helicopters evacuated Americans outside airport. Full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine expected as early as Monday. Lines at Florida antibody treatment site, some so sick they cannot stand. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Diplomats Warned Of Potential Catastrophe In Afghanistan Last Month
U.S. Diplomats warned of a potential catastrophe in Afghanistan with a need for quick evacuations of Afghans, last month. U.S. diplomats are saying that the State Department ignored their warnings that could have avoided chaos at the Kabul airport, according to CNN. The Taliban is cracking down on protests and Afghans trying to flee the country. Desperation grows for thousands of people trying to flee Afghanistan. The State Department says that "all hands on deck effort" to evacuate people. "Why are they leaving us behind? I don't want to be killed," said an afghan interpreter who worked with the U.S. Special Forces, who fears for his life and the lives of his wife and three young children. The Afghan interpreter says that the Taliban is following him. "Once the Americans leave, our lives will be over," says the desperate Afghan interpreter. "Everybody is shooting at us," said the interpreter who says that he has tried in vain to get to the airport "many times." The Interpreter asks President Joe Biden to "save me and my family." Three more U.S. senators have tested positive for covid. All three senators (King, Wicker and Hickenlooper) have all been vaccinated and have mild symptoms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden: Afghanistan Pullout was not a Failure
Biden: no way to have exited Afghanistan “without chaos ensuing”; gunshots heard as CNN reports from Kabul. Biden: U.S. forces may stay in Afghanistan past Aug. 31st deadline. Biden: get the booster vaccine 8 months after the second shot. Taliban fighters clash with protesters who removed Taliban’s flag from main square; report: 3 people killed. Afghans desperate to get out; fear death if left behind. Top U.S. general to veterans: “your service mattered”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Back to WH Tonight, to Speak on Afghanistan in Coming Days
WH says Biden “taking responsibility for every” U.S. decision on Afghanistan as administration races to evacuate Americans. Afghanistan’s first female mayor says Taliban will kill people like her: “I’m sitting here waiting for them”. Taliban vows more tolerance within “framework of Sharia law”. Texas’ anti-mask mandate governor tests positive for Covid. “We sacrificed lives for a lie”: marine who served in Afghanistan with devastating takedown of U.S. in NYT. 1,900+ dead after catastrophic Haiti earthquake. 45 year old Topeka mayor gets pacemaker after gallbladder removal and multiple hospital stays due to long Covid battle. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden Admits Afghanistan Collapsed "More Quickly" Than Expected
Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal: "Never a good time".Texas leading nation in child COVID hospitalizations as Governor Abbot threatens to sue those who defy him on anti-mask mandate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three Educators In One Florida County Die In 24 Hours, Tied To Covid
Three educators in Florida's Broward County have recently died in 24 hours, with causes of death being tied to covid. All the educators were under 50, all unvaccinated and all worked with kids under 12 years of age. In Mississippi, three schools have closed after a covid breakout. A "deeply concerned" Biden administration singles out Texas and Florida governors as they double down on mask mandate bans. A children's hospital in Alabama is treating a record number of patients, five are on ventilators. Current patients nearly double the previous record high. Dallas County says they have no available pediatric ICU beds left. A Georgia school district now has 550 covid cases. Employees must be vaccinated and tested weekly for a Los Angeles' school district. Child covid cases surge 675 percent from July to August. According to a report, more than 10,000 students and staff are exposed and currently in quarantine across 14 states. U.S. troops are on their way to Afghanistan to help evacuate personnel, after the Taliban now controls half of the provincial capitals. The White House has been caught off guard by the speed of the Taliban's advance as more cities fall. According to a poll, 62 percent of Americans approve of the troops withdrawal decision. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CDC: 91% of U.S. Seeing Substantial to High Covid Transmission
FDA authorization for boosters for some immunocompromised people expected within next 24 hours; Israel ok’s for people 50+. San Francisco to require vaccination proof for many indoor activities. Census: U.S.’s white population declines for first time on record. U.S. deploying 3,000 troops to help evacuate personnel; may move embassy to Kabul airport as cities fall to Taliban. PA congressman key to Trump’s big lie and coup attempt. Record number of migrants detained in July in two decades. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Times: Trump Threatened To Fire U.S. Attorney For Not Backing Election Fraud Claims
Former U.S. Attorney testifies to Senate committee for three hours, Trump wanted to fire him over voter claims. After Biden's win on bipartisan win on infrastructure, Senate advances budget blueprint but Manchin now balking. Judge allows defamation lawsuit against Trump allies Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, MyPillow CEO to move forward. YouTube suspends Sen. Rand Paul for misinformation on masks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices